Surveyor

Position: Surveyor - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: South East London

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Land Acquisition Surveyor 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£43,577 - £54,472) This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and are eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum). Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Land Acquisition Surveyor progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days!

Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

West Yorkshire - This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (Minimum of 1 day in office a week Bradford/Leeds) There is also an expectation to visit sites across the Yorkshire region, therefore a full valid driving licence is an essential requirement of this role.

Work type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have 2 exciting opportunities for a Land Acquisition Surveyor to join the Estates team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Estates team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. As a Land Acquisition Surveyor you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water. Reporting directly to the Lead Land Acquisition Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting and supporting Yorkshire Waters capital programme.

Your workload will be incredibly varied from supporting the Lead Surveyor on relating strategies and national objectives to acquiring land, access and rights to help capital projects be delivered to budget and time. In addition, alongside the Lead Acquisition Surveyor you will also be assisting and supporting colleagues across the business by providing technical advice on various land related matters including land compensation claims, CPOs and DCOs.

Where you fit in:
As our Land Acquisition Surveyor, you will:
Provide professional and technical advice to the business to support the delivery of the YW capital programme Liaise with YW project managers, YW construction partners and third-party landowners/ land agents to acquire land, access and rights required to support delivery of capital projects or operational needs. Provide professional advice on and negotiate land compensation claims Provide support to the Estate Management team on land acquisition, access and rights matters impacting Yorkshire Waters own land holding Support the Lead Surveyor in assessing any CPOs and DCOs received Work with the Land & Property team to seek and progress…